Detroit Evening Report: UAW endorses Joe Biden for president
The United Auto Workers union has endorsed President Joe Biden for re-election. Subscribe to the Detroit Evening Report on Apple Podcasts,...
Strategic Fund board approves incentives for EV, battery projects
A planned Detroit battery assembly operation received approval for around $12 million worth of state business incentives Tuesday. That breaks...
UAW continues organizing efforts at non-union factories in the South
Amid resistance from politicians and car companies, the United Auto Workers union continues its effort to organize in the South....
Super-freezing temperatures will reduce effectiveness of salt to thaw roads
A cold snap expected to last until Thursday could make for treacherous driving conditions across much of Michigan. Officials are...
Detroit auto show returning to January in 2025, organizers say
The Detroit auto show will return to its original date in January next year, event organizers announced this week. The...
CuriosiD: What is the history of Outer Drive?
WDET’s CuriosiD series answers your questions about everything Detroit. Subscribe to CuriosiD on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, NPR.org or wherever you get your podcasts.In this episode of CuriosiD, we answer...
Looking back at the automotive labor movement in 2023
One of the major events of 2023 was the United Auto Workers' strike against Detroit’s Big Three automakers — Ford,...
New vehicle sales rise in 2023, EV retail numbers set record
Auto industry experts estimate more than 15 million new vehicles will have rolled off showroom floors by the end of...
MichMash: Gov. Whitmer unveils new vehicle rebate plan
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer recently unveiled plans for a new tax rebate for those who purchase electric vehicles. Automotive News' Jake...
Tesla recalls nearly all vehicles sold in US to fix system that monitors drivers using Autopilot
DETROIT (AP) — Tesla is recalling nearly all vehicles sold in the U.S., more than 2 million, to update software...
Annual Ford trend study finds changing views on AI, sustainability
Ford Motor Company has completed its annual trends report. It’s a survey weighing public sentiment on a range of topics,...
Detroit unveils nation’s first EV-charging roadway at Michigan Central
Detroit officials are debuting a roadway they say could mark a sea change in how electric vehicles operate. The short...